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F496 KMX

1989 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1323cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,569 mi
Last recorded88,569 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Mazda 32380,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF496 KMX
MakeMazda
Model323
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,323cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 88,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses heavely perished

nearside front floor corroding

rear brake pipes heavely corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2010 88,569 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses heavely perished

centre exhaust mount partially broken

nearside front floor corroding

rear brake pipes heavely corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2009 86,590 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both centre exhaust mounts toward the rear partially broken

nearside front floor pan corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2009 86,590 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both centre exhaust mounts toward the rear partially broken

nearside front floor pan corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2008 84,327 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 84,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 82,674 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 82,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s mirror glass broken

suspension bushes perrishing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,246 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 81,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake disc inner edges badly corroded.

front brake imbalance on maximun limit.

front number plate cracked advise replacment.

nearside mirror glass cracked.

offside rear brake pipe from wheel to hose corroded..

shockabsorbers weak.

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
Full Mazda 323 reliability report

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F496 KMX is a 1989 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,323cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 80,673 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F496 KMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mazda 323 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F496 KMX registered?

F496 KMX is a 1989 Mazda 323, first registered on 22 February 1989.

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